
Donald Wrye
Directing · Born 1934-09-24 · age 80 at death · Riverside - California - USA
Donald Wrye (September 24, 1934 – May 15, 2015) was an American director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for directing the 1978 film Ice Castles, a romantic drama about a young figure skater's rise and fall from stardom. He began his career with documentary shorts, including An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer (1969), which was nominated for an Academy Award. Wrye's work often explored human resilience and emotional depth, leaving a lasting impact on American cinema.
Titles

Ice Castles

Ice Castles

Born Innocent

Amerika

83 Hours 'Til Dawn

It Happened One Christmas

Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape

Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back

Stranger in the Family

Right to Kill?

Heart of Steel

A Family Divided
Separated by Murder

The House of God

Fire on the Mountain

Lucky Day

Ultimate Betrayal

An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer

Divorce Wars: A Love Story

The Numbers Start with the River

The Man Who Could Talk to Kids

Not in This Town

The Entertainer

High Stakes

Range of Motion
The Face of Rage

Trail of Tears

A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle

Death Be Not Proud

The Soba Man